Hey!
The more I research the more confusion it creates.
The problem: I ordered the note 20 ultra from trading shenzhen and the Playstore doesnt work + lots of areas are still in chinese language.
So I was wondering if anybody in here changed the firmware / rooted a N9860 from china?
Thanks for your time and answer!
Stay healthy and take care
With kind regards
Chris
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Hi guys,
I have a few questions about my device as I was unable to find any information about my model after two hours of googling.
I bought my Honor 8 about week ago, I love the device, it is really beautiful piece of hardware.
Anyway I am located in Central Europe in Czech Republic. After two days or so I realized that my phone is not using LTE at all.
Also I updated my phone on the first day I bought it. There is Czech localization available on the phone in EMUI 5, however a lot of stuff is in Chinese (update's changelog, stock apps from Huawei, I am also unable to change HiVoice to Google assistant, etc.) and I had to install Google Play additionally as it wasn't there at all.
I was wondering if this is really a model for the Europe as the shop where I bought the phone says, or they are scammers?
My current firmware version is FRD-DL00C00B368.
I would like to know if there is a way how to switch to the Europe version of the firmware?
Many thanks you guys, love XDA, hopefully someone will have the answers.
Michal
Hi there,
What a weirdo situation. Your current model (FRD DL00 if i'm not mistaken) was taken off the shelf not a long time ago here where I live (France), even tho you can find most editions here (Including chinese and indian if you look hard enough ). Europe's standard model is actually FRD-L09
My suggestion is that you waltz back to the store and exchange your current unit for a FRD-L09. You're perfectly entitled to a refund, as european laws grant you a two-weeks arbitrary refund, and a two-year warranty. More info here : http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/consumers/shopping/guarantees-returns/index_en.htm
Tell me how that works out
Yep you got a chinese version
Here is the details :
4G网络制式 主卡：移动4G（TDD-LTE）/联通4G（TDD-LTE/FDD-LTE）
3G网络制式 主卡：移动3G（TD-SCDMA）/ 联通3G（WCDMA）
2G网络制式 主卡：移动2G（GSM）/联通2G（GSM）；副卡：移动2G（GSM）/联通2G（GSM）
网络制式 支持移动/联通 4G+/4G/3G/2G；备注：卡槽1、2可任意切换为主卡、副卡
网络频率 主卡：TDD-LTE：B38/B39/B40/B41（2555MHz~2655MHz）；FDD-LTE：B1/B3/B7/B8；TD-SCDMA：B34/B39；WCDMA：B1/B2/B5/B8；GSM：850/900/1800/1900MHz；副卡：GSM：850/900/1800/1900MHz；备注：各个地区的网络和频段可能有所不同，具体取决于当地运营商以及您所在的位置
数据业务 TDD-LTE/FDD-LTE/TD-SCDMA/WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/EDGE/GPRS；FDD-LTE:Cat4/Cat6；TDD-LTE:Cat4/Cat6
浏览器 华为 EMUI 5.0 浏览器
You can also check this website to know which network carrier it is compatible with, for 2G, 3G and 4G : http://willmyphonework.net/
Hi folks,
I just received my Z flip and i love it. That being said, i just realised it's a Korean one (F700N KOR) and despite it having my language in it, all the content provided is korean stuff (korean news, korean apps).
I saw on Sammobile that there is a version for my country but it's for model F700F.
Basically, i'd like to flash a F700F XEF version on my F700N KOR Z flip.
Would that work ?
Nope, I had a f700n as well and you can't flash it to anything else more usable in the ??, atleast not yet. I ended up returning it and buying new as I use samsung pay a lot on my watch and phone and neither would work even after sideloading ?? versions of app. You also cannot get a screen replacement or any service from samsung for any price, other international models recently were allowed to pay full 640$ for screen replacement (500 for screen 140 for cover panel) but the Korean models are ineligible
Aloha
I'm planing to buy a Korean LM-V500N and got some question:
1. Does it support german language?
2. Are there any drawbacks to the european version? (checked the frequencies and my operator will work perfectly)
3. Is it possible to flash an european rom or a rom without a branding on it?
4. its a refurbished one, are those safe to buy?
Big thanks for your answers
Spawn1981 said:
Aloha
I'm planing to buy a Korean LM-V500N and got some question:
1. Does it support german language?
2. Are there any drawbacks to the european version? (checked the frequencies and my operator will work perfectly)
3. Is it possible to flash an european rom or a rom without a branding on it?
4. its a refurbished one, are those safe to buy?
Big thanks for your answers
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I have the same problem as you.(but for Italy)
1) They should support all European languages except Polish
2) The Korean version seems to have all the bands for us Europeans, plus it should be more supported
3)No, Korean firmware must be used, in the end there are a few more apps (in Korean)
4)I would like to know too
A little update :
I was advised to avoid aliexpress refurbished to avoid problems for the quality of the work done on it
In fact I contacted them and in addition to having all the NON original accessories, and the fake box, I was also told that it has lost its impermeability. This is synonymous with poor care, and low quality of work.
Also it has been confirmed to me that the Korean version (LM-V500N) is fully compatible in Europe. It is also the most updated from LG.
Hello guys,
I hope everyone is doing fine out there regarding this worldwide pandemic!
I am here asking for help regarding my Note 20 Ultra.
I have a SM-N9860 model (i think this is China, Hong Kong variant) with Snapdragon CPU.
I live in Europe, Romania and because my phone was build for an other region, I can't use some of the mandatory apps(samsung pay), I dont't have access to updates from europe, I have a different layout for my keyboard, etc.
Now, here is the question: is it possible to flash the Romania's stock ROM version on my phone? Keep in mind that in europe there are no official Snapdragon variants and that means that I will flash an Exinos ROM on a Snapdragon phone.
I hope I found the right topic to post my question.
Have a nice day, everybody!
no you cant flash an exynos rom on snapdragon. I have the n9860 in israel im waiting for android 11 still.
never used samsung pay or google pay, cash is king.
That's not really what I wanted to hear
But, thanks God I did not atempted to flash a new ROM before asking!
Thank you for your answer!
Have a good night!
Same still waiting for Snapdragon Android 11 .... best phone
but last inline for 11 update with UI3.0
Either it's Hong Kong or Taiwan. Why did you buy Chinese version?
It was advertised as Snapdragon version and that's it. Nobody said anything about region, neither US nor China...
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Either it's Hong Kong or Taiwan. Why did you buy Chinese version?
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Its the best on paper... snapdragon, got all the accessories ( case & earphone ) + dual sim
and 256gb base instead of 128gb of the us version..
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They schedule it at January 2021, so it's not that this model are late, it's just the other model get it earlY
I know this is contrary to what everyone says, but a few years ago I did successfully flash Exynos ROM on to a Snapdragon Samsung phone and everything worked fine, this might be anecdotal and I am not responsible if you try this yourself and brick your phone.
It was the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 which I ordered and received from eGlobalCentralUK (ceased trading), they sold Chinese variant phones.
Global variant had the Exynos 9810 chip (SM-N960F/DS)
China variant had the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip (SM-N9600/DS)
I remember doing so because Samsung Pay didn't support any UK banks and only had Chinese banks. I have used Odin plenty before, so without checking on Google if it's possible to do this I just did it. I downloaded the official UK firmware from Sammobile and flashed the SM-N960F/DS (BTU) firmware on to the SM-N9600/DS Note 9. Everything worked to my knowledge, but I didn't do any specific tests like 2G/3G/4G on the phone.
Later when I got the Note 10+ and tried to sell my phone to MusicMagpie, they offered me £300 revised £0 for it because it wasn't UK variant and they can tell because it was Snapdragon.
Edit: grammar
hello, I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G N9860 (from Hong Kong) with a broken screen. I am looking for the AMOLED LCD Screen Digitizer and Bezel Frame, Black color. The screen mounted on the Europe model is not compatible with the N9860 hk version. I need the replacement. I live in Spain and I can't buy it here. Does anyone know where I can buy it? could you help me? Thanks
why wouldn't it be compatible?
I don't know why, but in the specifications of the screen mounted by exynos, it specifies that it is valid for the following models: N986, N986B and N985F. However the version SNAPDRAGON N9860 N986A N986B / DS N986N N986P N986V N986W N986U N986U1 N986R4, 4G N985F / DS.
I am not sure about this information, I would appreciate someone to confirm it.
Also, a reddit forum said that it was not compatible and for this reason I have doubts.
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I don't know why, but in the specifications of the screen mounted by exynos, it specifies that it is valid for the following models: N986, N986B and N985F. However the version SNAPDRAGON N9860 N986A N986B / DS N986N N986P N986V N986W N986U N986U1 N986R4, 4G N985F / DS.
I am not sure about this information, I would appreciate someone to confirm it.
Also, a reddit forum said that it was not compatible and for this reason I have doubts.
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Hey, ao what did you do, i am in the same situation! Have the SM-N9860 and i am from Greece.
Keep in mind when you break the screen then send it to store to have it repaired. If you repair it your self or some one non certified samsung person repairs it then your whole warranty is invalid. So only repair it yourself or let some 3rd party place do it if warranty has expired. Also breaking the screen does not affect warranty since it can have two types of warranty. 1. Screen warranty 2. Hardware warranty so thefore let certified samsung technician repair it for you if you still have valid warranty period.
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Hey, ao what did you do, i am in the same situation! Have the SM-N9860 and i am from Greece.
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I'm in the same situation, albeit in Germany. What did you do? One option would be to send it to the company I bought it from. Didn't receive an offer yet.
Samsung said out would be better not to do it, but some guy in youtube said it should be ok. So i sold my phone today sorry, not the solution you were looking for.
Related: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...on-865-and-where-to-buy-it-in-the-eu.4543981/